"Crusader"
Lil bro foreshadowed the Oil Crusades
Unlike the other PEA-Gs
which sport part counts under 60, the F-8 stands at 63. Why?
Because the main point of PEA is using minimal parts while not compromising too much aesthetics. I could absolutely make an F-8 in less parts, but it would look a lot worse, especially given that this one already has some visible rough spots. Further adding to the part count is something that frankly could be sacrificed, but regardless adds to the build with its presence; of course, I'm referring to the Crusader's lifting wing mechanism!
The F-8 in and of itself is just a very strange and unique design. But probably the craziest feature the Crusader brings to the table is its wing, which can move up almost like elevators, but for the whole wing. I was originally going to use a single rotator to execute this mechanism, but this approach proved to be unstable at high speeds/hard turns, so I used a piston with two rotators attached instead, making a stable and effective wing mechanism which can be toggled with AG1.
Now that we've discussed the main event that is the F-8E's lifting wing, let's look at his other features: Like many PEA-G naval aircraft, the F-8E sports an arresting hook for carrier landings. It also has a fairly simplistic but effective armament of 4x guns and 4x "Overpowered Interceptor" missiles which were introduced in the "Six Shooter". Overpowered Interceptors will probably become the norm for PEA-G, at least regarding whichever crafts actually have missiles.
PEA Lore:
Not even the PEAverse, or Combined SimpleVerse more fully, is immune to the concept of light and dark; good and evil; yin and yang. In the PEAverse, the F-8 is obviously the embodiment of pure good. Think of it. A Holy Crusader with a perpetual but heartwarming smile. He keeps the PEAverse in balance. As long as the F-8 smiles, evil will not overrun the CSV.
...wait, that was all a myth? He's actually just hungry? Huh. Well, scratch all that. The F-8E is actually just a hungry dude. Still a cool guy though, but maybe a bit brutal to be the embodiment of pure good. We still have A-7 for that though, right...?
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor [PEA-G] Vought F-8E Crusader (missiles)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 34.2ft (10.4m)
- Length 57.0ft (17.4m)
- Height 20.2ft (6.2m)
- Empty Weight 11,454lbs (5,195kg)
- Loaded Weight 29,954lbs (13,587kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.838
- Wing Loading 58.9lbs/ft2 (287.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 508.6ft2 (47.2m2)
- Drag Points 3532
Parts
- Number of Parts 63
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 448
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*Insert Mongolian Throat Singer here*
@TheUltimatePlaneLover suddenly there's lot less throats to sing... that's an unhinged thing to say I'm sorry
@Monarchii Some say his smile was used to destroy the Mongolian empire
@TheUltimatePlaneLover the smile that transcends soul.. and poor souls.
@F16xl Carrier capable A-40D is terrifying lol
@TheUltimatePlaneLover I think I had a carrier version with folding wings in my unlisteds
@F16xl May take time to come up with new ideas for it tho
+my iPad can barely handle it ;-;
@TheUltimatePlaneLover YOOOOOO
@F16xl Soon...
Can we get new A-40 Mod?
@TheUltimatePlaneLover no big deal <3
@LunarEclipseSP Thank you :D
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Luckily I've found one here
Good luck for that
@LunarEclipseSP I plan to, I'm not gonna lie the old one looks... off lol
My real problem now is finding the blueprints, so far most of the good ones I found are of the single-seater Hornet...
@TheUltimatePlaneLover I strongly suggest you to make the Super Hornet looks blueprint accurate, especially the shape and body proportion.
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Because I think I really need it for my future aircraft carrier builds
@LunarEclipseSP Funny enough, I've been considering redoing the Hornet and Tiger, I actually might ngl
I think we need the remake version of the PEA F/A-18F Super Hornet
@Monarchii That smile is just so nice, they all love it
the himbo of the Peaverse, the Crusader everyone!
@M109simp Thanks :D
Functionality is a priority in all PEA-G4s, and so far all of them except the McDonnell Type B V/STOL are AI-compatible in terms of landing at airports (I haven't tested the Vertigo)
oh how the turns have tabled
In all seriousness this looks and functions great!
It’s hot
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